High heat engine paint

[Larry B.]

Hello to my fellow club members who I haven't spoken to in several years. I see the format is different on the discussion board. Anyway here's my question. Is there any new high heat paints available for spraying engines where the paint will not burn off the exhaust manifold's? If anyone has any tips as to brand names please feel free to post your ideas.
Regards to all
Larry Boden

[Martin N.]

Re: High heat engine paint

LARRY-

Welcome. You'll enjoy this Discussion Board. I've used many of the "Eastwood" paints in the past for just about everything. Just visit www.eastwood.com and pick your "poison".

Marty

[Jack H.]

Re: High heat engine paint

I've yet to find a Chevy orange paint (despite 'Hi Temp' labeling) that was able to tolerate exhaust manifold temperatures without changing color and/or chipping/flaking...

[Larry B.]

Re: High heat engine paint

Thanks guys for your reply. nice to hear from you Jack. I see things haven't changed much since I built my last motor. I guess I'll just have to stick the good old General Motors orange. And take my lumps on the exhaust manifolds. However I am still open to new ideas. Any other comments?
Best regards
Larry Boden

[Mike M.]

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Agree with Jack
I applied "VHT" (Brand Name) made by dupli-color, 1,800 dgree claim on the label. $12.00 per spray can, I bought three, that's all they had.
Apllied three years ago, still there and still in true color.
Extremely hard to find. A friend found it from the central parts warehouse of a chain.
But, won't tell which one.
HaND

[Douglas L.]

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Agree on VHT - good stuff - I found it available in an autobody paint supply store. If one didn't have it, they probably would know where to get it.

[Jim S.]

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I called VHT Paint directly and they told me who carried it in my area. They are , or were , listed in the book in Scotsdale Arizona.

I don't have the number anymore , but I do remember I special ordered it from a local Checker Auto.

Jim

[Alan S.]

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Hi Larry,
I also found that the VHT High-Temp seemed to have better cover abilities than regular engine paint which seemed to be more transparent.
Regards,
Alan

[Andrew P.]

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Hi All,

Summit Racing carries VHT and it is available online for 7.25/can at www.summitracing.com. I am also using VHT 1500 degree primer to help with adhesion. Any feedback on the primer?

Thanks!

-Drew

[Alan S.]

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Hi Drew,
I haven't used primer because I wanted to keep the 'build-up' to a minimum. That's a reason I like VHT, it seems to have a good ratio of solids, so you get good coverage. I found that having the block and other parts VERY clean helps with adhesion.
Regards,
Alan

[Steven B.]

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In 1966 my local Chevt dealer, Maxton Mortors, Butler, IN, had a 1 quart can of "Chevrolet Orange" with GM label. While I was there one of the guys volunteered to try it on my exhaust manifolds for free---so I took him up on it. Bill brushed the thick paint/coating on and it was still there until I refinished them 8 years ago. I remember I had to run the engine for about 30 minutes to "cure" the paint. It remained orange for about 20 years then began to fade a little to a light orange. Total mileage over that time was than 5,000. Unfortunatley, I have not seen the paint/coating sine then.

[Andrew P.]

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Hi Alan,

The reasons I'm considering the primer is both adhesion AND rust retardancy. Even if just blasted, there will be a small amount of rust that I'd like to neutralize pre-finish coat so it doesn't have a chance to build up. Maybe a light mist of KBS rust blast first. Hmmm... Ideas?

Thanks!

-Drew

[Hank D.]

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I used a cast iron grey exhaust manifold coating from Bill Hirsch several years ago on my C1. Sandblasted first, then applied the dressing. The manifolds still look great today.